Alcohol actually _____ the release of GABA, a neurotransmitter that inhibits many brain functions.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: stimulates

Psychology

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of REM sleep?

A. Lowered blood pressure compared to other stages of sleep B. Highly active brain activity C. Eyes moving rapidly behind closed eyelids D. Dreaming

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Adolescents who are neither liked nor disliked by their peers are referred to as ________ adolescents

A) popular B) controversial C) neglected D) rejected

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Michelle finds inspiration in the words of Baha'u'llah and tries to live out the 12 principles of Baha'i in her daily life. Michelle would be best described as having what?

A. extrinsic religiosity B. religiosity C. religion as quest D. intrinsic religiosity

Psychology